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RE: Bus from Vinales to Trinidad

by Estrellita1983 08 April 2012

John, I asked for the ticket at the Cubatur travel agency. In Baracoa I had also bought my transtur ticket at Cubatur. If I remember right,…
Re: Bus from Vinales to Trinidad

by mishkamo 06 April 2012

In the beginning of March, we took a Transtur bus which was more direct,i.e. had less stops,left earlier and we paid 35 cuc each from…
Jan 2012, just got back from cuba. Quick report: prices,tips, etc.

by Ardillos 17 January 2012

Hi all, We just got back from a 19 days cuba trip. We are native spanish speakers, so we got to chat quite a bit with Cubans and understa…
Tips for 4 people travelling Cuba + Playa Girón and Trinidad

by tropefisken 27 November 2011

I've promised to give a little report on my trip to Cuba in November 2011, and how it worked out travelling four individuals together…
Re: Great Cuban experience ... thanks to all & trip report

by RainGal 04 May 2011

Steve ... thanks for the link re: Jeep tour. That would explain why many people who had visited Varadero warned us not to drive ourselves…
Back from 2 weeks trip in Cuba

by poko 21 April 2011

hi My girlfriend and i came back from Cuba 2 weeks ago. We`ve got great time. i thought that i can give some information about things…
RE: Beaches

by stevil74 23 January 2011

Just got back from Cuba 4 days ago, did the Havana, Trinidad, Vinales circuit too. To get to Playa Ancon there is a "noddy train" running…
Re: Beaches

by exptrcuba 21 January 2011

Hi Marc Playa Ancon is a lovely beach, pure white sand and clear water, usually pretty calm. It's only about 10 km from Trinidad town,…
Re: Bus/Casa Reservations

by exptrcuba 15 January 2011

Hi You shouldn't need a reservation for casas, so you won't end up on the streets and usually if the casa you call can't accomodate you…
RE: Xmas in Cuba

by exptrcuba 15 December 2010

Hi Cubans don't really celebrate Xmas, but if you do find yourself in Viñales on xmas day then go to Polo Montañez bar in town, it is…
RE: backpack trip plan to Cuba for the first time by myself

by exptrcuba 15 November 2010

There is no way you can achieve this itinerary in Cuba. Things take time in Cuba and it shouldn't be rushed. Cuba is an amazing country…
RE: travelling to playa larga + walking in trinidad

by johnabbotsford 12 July 2010

Don't think the Viazul info is accurate. Certianly no one here has reported that. Where did you read it? The Trinidad-Cienfuegos/Havana…
RE: familytrip

by johnabbotsford 01 January 2010

#6 just joshing ttjpdo.Also don't think there is an email address for that Casa - not in my notes anyway. To reiterate the views are stunnin…
RE: Habana in January

by johnabbotsford 16 December 2009

#27 "If Cubatur would be offering day trips to Varadero for 16.00 cuc including lunch there will be nobody in Havana on week-ends even…
Re: One month in Cuba - Advice needed

by nscreid 26 August 2009

What it means is that I have a Cuban lover and as Cubans are not allowed to stay in the Hotels, we when not at her home, have to stay…
Re: One month in Cuba - Advice needed

by nscreid 26 August 2009

Hello! I have spent some 75 days in Cuba this year. As my lover is Cuban, we have to stay in casa particulars. My first advice would be…
Has anyone managed to book a Viazul bus online?

by trini09 06 June 2009

Hi, I want to travel from Havana to Trinidad, and every time I have been there and tried to get on the bus the next day they are always…
brief trip report

by shiney2 23 February 2009

Here is a brief trip report that a few might find useful after my second visit to the island with the customary issues a US citizen has…
RE: Trinidad, things to do

by monike 28 January 2009

The most obvious place to take the taxi to is Topes de Collantes, it is a route regularly done by tourbuses and other taxis. It is a spread…
Re: Itinerary Advice (11 nights w/ baby)

by NativeGirl 29 May 2008

Siempre Patty, I agree that it is worth the time savings to travel directly from Vinales to Trinidad. We went to the Havanatur office…
2 weeks Cuba - feedback

by Binte 04 January 2008

Thanks to all of you who answered my questions prior to departure. I like to share some of my experiences. The “jinetera/jinetero” issue…
Just back from Cuba after 3 week holiday

by mk3 28 December 2007

I´ve returned from Cuba and wanted to pay back the observations and comments I have read on this forum. Thank you for them. We (2 couples)…
studying spanish in Cuba w/ infant & 3 yr old in tow....

by LowlyPlant 29 October 2007

Melissa, I spent two weeks in March 2007 taking private lessons in Trinidad, also staying at a casa particular. See also my post

Short stay in Cuba - Need advice

by mcmartin 29 May 2007

If you want to enjoy one of these typical Caribbean beaches, I wouldn't go to Varadero, I'd recommend to fly to Cayo Largo, which is much…
Cash to Cuba?

by mcmartin 16 April 2007

I came back from Cuba last week. In 2 weeks, I spent 900 CUC (USD).

I stayed at casas particulares, 20 CUC per night, have breakfast…